If there’s one thing I’ve learned baking my way through messy kitchens and late-night cravings, it’s that cherry muffins fix almost anything. These little guys bring the punch of juicy cherries, the warmth of vanilla, and the comfort of a soft, golden crumb in each bite. They’re everything you want from a muffin without asking for too much time or effort—yes, even on a Tuesday morning when you’ve barely had coffee. I call this recipe a quiet superhero. You don’t need a mixer, a special pan, or an elaborate excuse to make them. You just need a bowl, a spoon, some cherries (fresh or frozen—no judgment here), and that tiny voice in your head whispering, ‘you deserve a muffin today.’ And if you’ve got a half hour and a hankering for something sweet, we’re in business. This recipe slides in perfectly among your sweet easy recipes, but it’s also a friend to your collection of quick and easy recipes, bread easy recipes, and yes, it can even be part of your air fryer desserts easy recipes collection if you get creative. Let’s bake, laugh at a spill or two, and enjoy a muffin fresh out of the oven—because that’s what Elena Cooks is all about.